Is $7,800 to remove existing insulation, air seal, and insulate attic and kneewalls to r-38 a fair price?
Project Details
The home is a 1950s Cape Cod style with approximately 2 inches of existing blown-in insulation. The second floor gets significantly hotter than the first floor. The homeowner notes there are no recessed lights, no soffits, and no decking in the attic, just joists. The attic currently has two gables for venting and the project is located in South Carolina.
Quote Details
Comprehensive attic insulation upgrade including removal, air sealing, and new cellulose insulation. - Remove and dispose of existing blown insulation and debris (718 sq. ft.) - Air seal and insulate 225 sq. ft. of vertical attic kneewalls using Thermax rigid foam and spray foam - Seal all accessible penetrations and top plates with expanding polyurethane foam - Install up to 10 can light covers and bath fan seals - Install soffit venting as necessary and insulate attic hatches - Wrap chimneys with fireproof rockwool - Blow in cellulose insulation to R-38 value (8,616 Bd. Ft.)
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Category
Insulation
Price
$7,800
Quote Date
June 2, 2026
Location
South Carolina
Year Built
1950
Insulation Type
Blown In
R Value
38
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